The cities in the eastern parts of the world are known for their vibrancy and colour. The capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka, is a city full of life and vigour. The city has a glorious past and many rich cultural traditions.
Dhaka is known as the city of mosques and muslin. There are countless ancient mosques in the city. Muslin, a delicate cotton fabric of plain weave, is said to have originated in Dhaka. The material is manufactured in the city and is in great demand across the globe.
Geographically, Dhaka is located at the centre of Bangladesh. The city is situated in one of the world’s leading rice and jute growing regions. Dhaka has a distinguished history of being the Mughal capital of Bengal. It remained the capital city for 75 years. The British East India Company took control over the city later. Dhaka became the administrative capital of East Pakistan, when British India was partitioned into India and Pakistan in 1947. When Bangladesh was formed, the city was the obvious choice for the nation’s capital. As the capital city, Dhaka grew into a metropolis of about 8.5 million people. Dhaka remains the heart of Bangladesh’s industrial, commercial, cultural, educational and political activities today.
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